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Number of meningitis cases has rose again

Number of meningitis cases has rose again

The experts have explained The number of meningitis cases has rose again, according to figures released by the UK Health Security Agency. Sky News reports that The UKHSA says, as of 12.30pm yesterday, 18 laboratory cases are confirmed and 11 cases remain under investigation, giving a total of 29 suspected cases overall. Although the number […]

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Could the meningitis outbreak lead to a lockdown like during Covid?

Could the meningitis outbreak lead to a lockdown like during Covid?

The experts have explained Two young people have died and 20 more are sick in the UK, after the outbreak of a deadly meningitis in Kent. An urgent public health alert has now been issued as health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection. Following an outbreak thought to have […]

1 day ago

Symptoms of meningitis to look out for and how to find out if you’re vaccinated

Symptoms of meningitis to look out for and how to find out if you’re vaccinated

Here’s all you need to know The recent outbreak of meningitis in Kent has left two people dead, and a number of cases being reported. The infectious disease broke out in the Canterbury area with 20 reported cases of the “invasive” meningitis in Kent, as per the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The outbreak has […]

2 days ago

Meningitis strain behind deadly outbreak in Kent identified

Meningitis strain behind deadly outbreak in Kent identified

Two people have died and a number are seriously ill Meningitis has been making headlines in the UK after a recent outbreak in southeast England led to a number of hospitalisations and the deaths of two students. The infectious disease broke out in the Canterbury area with at least a dozen reported cases of the […]

3 days ago

Meningitis and its symptoms explained after UK outbreak

Meningitis and its symptoms explained after UK outbreak

Two people have died and a number are seriously ill Meningitis has been making headlines in the UK after a recent outbreak in southeast England led to a number of hospitalisations and the deaths of two students. The infectious disease broke out in the Canterbury area with 13 reported cases of the “invasive” meningitis in […]

4 days ago

Abandoned UK airport to reopen after £750m project

Abandoned UK airport to reopen after £750m project

It was closed in 2014 An abandoned airport near Margate in Kent could reopen in three years. The opening date for Manston Airport has been pushed back by another year, and is expected to open again in 2029. This is due to “complexity of planning work, changes to the cost of the works and turbulence […]

1 month ago

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